Education Remains A Top Priority For UAE, Says President Sheikh Mohamed

The UAE will continue to make the education sector a key priority, said President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday during the second day of meetings of senior officials in Abu Dhabi.

"Today at the UAE Government Annual Meetings, I attended a session discussing the future of education, which remains one of our key strategic priorities," tweeted Sheikh Mohamed following the meeting. "By harnessing innovation and investing in our people, the UAE's journey of progress will continue."

Dubai's Prime Minister and Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, said in a separate statement that the recently concluded education sessions, which were also attended by representatives from the Education and Human Resources Council (EHRC), the Minister of State for Youth, and the Minister of State for Early Education, provided a clear roadmap for the future of education in the region.

"The education sessions with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and ministers were clear and transparent and they drew up an integral map for the education system," he said.

"Education will remain a priority in the vision of the President of the country, with the efforts of a specialized government team and with an active and interactive educational field and with a society of parents who contribute to bringing up a generation that takes us to new future horizons," he added.

Sheikh Mohamed has been consistent about his commitment to improving the education sector in the region. Back in October, he said in his address to teachers in the UAE that education is a crucial factor in the development and civilization of a country. He also spoke about the importance of teachers in this endeavour, calling them the "bedrock" of the education system.

"Dedicated teachers are the bedrock of our education system and will be at the forefront of its development," he said at the time.

As part of the UAE's commitment, the government appointed in May new ministers to lead the Ministry of Education. The new ministers introduced in June a plan to overhaul public schools in the country, investing in more teachers and encouraging the active involvement of parents in their children's education. The UAE has since introduced a renewed focus on the areas of science and mathematics in schools.